Area Sales Manager France (m/f/d)

WEICON GmbH & Co. KG; Münster; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading specialty chemicals company is seeking an Area Sales Manager for France. The role involves building and maintaining customer relationships, acquiring new clients, and conducting presentations and trainings. Candidates should have international sales experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in French and English. The company offers flexible hours, attractive benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

30 days vacation

Health benefits

Attractive bonuses

Qualifikationen

• Experience in international sales, ideally in technical products.
• Knowledge of German is an advantage, but not required.
• High willingness to travel.

Aufgaben

• Support and develop customer relationships from the German office and on-site in France.
• Acquire new customers and distributors.
• Conduct product presentations and trainings.
• Prepare offers and negotiate contracts.
• Participate in trade fairs and conduct market analysis.

Kenntnisse

International sales experience

Very good knowledge of French

Very good written and spoken English

Strong communication skills

Independent working style

Ability to work in a team

Ausbildung

Commercial apprenticeship or business degree

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Sales is your passion? You enjoy building and maintaining customer relationships? Then join WEICON as our new Area Sales Manager for France!

At WEICON, we develop, produce, and distribute chemical specialty products for all areas of industry. Our portfolio includes special adhesives and sealants, technical sprays, and high-performance assembly pastes and greases for production, repair, maintenance, and servicing. In addition to our chemical products, we also design and manufacture high-quality stripping tools – 100% made in Germany.

We’re proud of our international presence, with ten subsidiaries worldwide, over 120 distribution partners, and more than 300 employees. But internationality at WEICON means more than just global reach – it also means interculturality. At our headquarters in Münster, colleagues from many nations work together, speaking a variety of languages. Anyone new to WEICON will quickly notice: our culture is open, respectful, and welcoming – like a big family.

Just like our team, the opportunities for growth at WEICON are diverse. Everyone has the same chance to take part in exciting projects, contribute new ideas, grow within the team, or pursue personal development.

So, what are you waiting for? We’re excited to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Support and further develop existing customer relationships – both from our German office and directly on-site in France (frequent travel)
• Independent acquisition of new customers and distributors, with a focus on building long-term business relationships
• Providing technical advice and conducting product presentations and trainings
• Preparation of offers, sales and contract negotiations through to final agreement
• Market and competitor analysis
• Participation in national and international trade fairs
• Close cooperation with the French sales colleagues as well as the product management and marketing team
• Preparation of reports for sales management

Qualifications

• Experience in international sales, ideally in the field of technical products
• Very good knowledge of French, ideally at native speaker level
• Very good written and spoken English
• Knowledge of German is an advantage, but not required.
• Completed commercial apprenticeship or business degree preferred
• Strong communication skills and a confident, extroverted personality
• Independent, well-structured working style and a high willingness to travel
• Ability to work in a team and the motivation to actively drive WEICON forward

Benefits

• Enjoy flexible working hours, remote work options, and hassle-free vacation planning
• Our Urban Bistro offers healthy snacks and balanced meals
• Attractive extra benefits such as Christmas and vacation bonuses, capital-forming payments, and much more
• 30 days of vacation, plus time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve – with additional special leave for personal occasions
• From pool to mini-golf – your lunch break can become a daily highlight
• We care about your health – whether it’s physiotherapy, a Hansefit membership, bike leasing, or ergonomic workspaces
• An international brand on a growth path with a strong image
• Varied and diverse tasks
• Thorough onboarding from day one
• Short communication paths and flat hierarchies
• Working as equals with plenty of room to contribute your ideas
• A relaxed working atmosphere in a dynamic, supportive, and flexible team
• Opportunities to satisfy your thirst for knowledge through internal and external training sessions

If you have any questions, please contact

Marie Gedicke
Tel. 0251 - 9322 484
[e-mail]